Camp Leif Ericson is back in session for the summer
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A popular camp in Sioux Falls has opened its gates for another summer.
It's opening week at Camp Leif Ericson, where there's always something to do.
'I like biking and I also like going on the river and archery, and I like the horses, I just like everything basically (laugh),' 14-year-old Sophie Sherwood said.
Task force wants a cheaper plan for new men's prison
14-year-old Sophie Sherwood is attending camp for the seventh year.
'It's just really fun and I like meeting a lot of new people, and I come with the same person every year but we always find new friends and talk to new people,' Sherwood said.
Leif Ericson offers camps to boys and girls, ages 4-15, June, July, and into August.
'Our 4- and 5-year-olds do half days and then all of our other campers do two full weeks with full days,' Tepeetonka Leadership Camp director Aspen Taylor said.
Aspen Taylor is in charge of the Tepeetonka Leadership Camp for 14- and 15-year-olds and keeps the older kids busy.
'Everything from BB guns and archery to crafts to horses, the mini-farm, biking, pretty much anything you can think of outdoors is what we have out here,' Taylor said.
She hopes the kids walk away with a meaningful memory of camp.
'I think a lot of kids are on their phones and smart devices all of the time and so having them come out and be able to embrace nature and breathe in air, just have a mutual respect for nature, I think is one of our big things,' Taylor said.
And Sherwood is happy to follow the counselors' lead.
'They're all really nice and you can tell that they choose good people to be counselors because they're all good leaders and they support you, they're like your family basically,' Sherwood said.
There is still time to sign up for camp this summer.
We'll introduce you to the new camp director at Leif Ericson during Thursday night's Eye on KELOLAND.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hashtags

Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles


News24
15 minutes ago
- News24
NSFAS in R15.2bn reconciliation with universities, TVET colleges
Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind and heart with our FREE 14-day subscription trial. Dive into a world of inspiration, learning, and empowerment. You can only trial once.


Associated Press
19 minutes ago
- Associated Press
When a fox says ‘help' in the UK, there's often an ambulance on its way
The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world's population sees AP journalism every day.


News24
30 minutes ago
- News24
Chicken politics in South Africa
Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind and heart with our FREE 14-day subscription trial. Dive into a world of inspiration, learning, and empowerment. You can only trial once.